Driver side lower than passenger side.

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  1. Frederickdawg

    Frederickdawg Active Member

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    I think I know why one side of the vehicle sits lower than the other. Wondering if the RHD versions are lower on the same side also?

    LG-H901 ?
     
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    Why? Driver had too many donuts?
     
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    How measured and by how much?

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    About half an inch.

    My theory about the driver side sitting lower is this.. Remember the vehicle was primarily designed for the RHD market, thus the left side is lower or right side higher, so that when the driver gets behind the wheel on the right hand side the vehicle is then well balanced.

    This suspension area was not modified in my opinion for the LHD market. I have seen this on other manufacturers also, in particularity some RHD BMW models sitting lower on the right hand side. As they were designed for the LHD market for example.

    LG-H901 ?
     
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    Seems odd...corner weighting should have the drivers corner higher than the unloaded corner.
    Fill the gas tank and re-measure.

    Coil springs would be where I'd investigate to make sure all is in order.
    Faulty shocks doubtful.
    Suspension caster chamber toe doubtful.
    Body panel alignment/ attaching points possible.
    Flat tire?

    Always best to measure at frame points and not from fender lip point.

    Good luck...please post the answer you uncover.
     
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    Easy. Just add an extra pound of air to the tires on the lower side! :)

    (F-dawg, you still got Goldfish swimming around in your headlights??? :LOL: :ROFLMAO: )Yep. That's pretty much me. ;)

    My new Prius is definitely listing to the Port side...

     
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    Goldfish? More like cat fish. Lol

    Never had water in there. Just remnants of water. Example, dried droplets . As did previous ride from new. Normal.

    Only outstanding issue is the sunroof windnoise after vent closure. Can take care of that myself once I have the time.

    Guess who noticed the driver side sitting lower than passenger. ? Just my loving spouse that wouldn't normally notice anything. With anything, I mean anything. LOL







    LG-H901 ?
     
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